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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Relaxing, Casual, Cute, Singleplayer.

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Step Away makes your time off-screen feel more rewarding. While you’re away, going for a walk, cleaning up or grocery shopping, the little wanderer gathers steps. When you return, you might find he’s earned a new hat for his journey.

Reviews: Very Positive — 87% — of 86 reviews
Released: 2025-09-10
Developer: Nementic Games
Genres: Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows

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    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,770 reviews2025
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    Windows

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    Median: 25.7 hrsMean: 40.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%

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    73% matchVery Positive87% of 258 reviews2025
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    Median: 8.4 hrsMean: 33.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    71% matchVery Positive97% of 152 reviews2026
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    69% matchVery Positive92% of 149 reviews2026
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    70% matchVery Positive94% of 192 reviews2025
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    70% matchVery Positive98% of 56 reviews2025
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    68% matchVery Positive98% of 145 reviews2026
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    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 2,746 reviews2025
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    69% matchVery Positive90% of 206 reviews2025
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    67% matchMostly Positive76% of 303 reviews2025
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    66% matchVery Positive95% of 396 reviews2025
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    70% matchVery Positive88% of 1,177 reviews2016
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    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Relax, clear your mind and find the way out.

    Why similar: Minimalist 28.2%, Casual 22.3%, Relaxing 19.8%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Family Friendly 9%

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